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By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — There have been many questions regarding isolation after testing positive with COVID-19 based on the actions of athletes and coaches in various situations.
The CDC is clear with recommendations: people with mild to moderate cases — such as those who are not hospitalized — should be isolated from others for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms or a lab diagnosis.
They may be released from isolation after 10 days if they have not had persistent fever or any other symptoms for at least 24 hours.
This time period is based on data demonstrating how long infected people generally remain as risks of infection to others.
People with more severe symptoms might need to be isolated for longer with the same precautions.
The guidelines have been set up to protect the community at large and reduce spread.
